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Travel rewards credit cards are not one-size-fits-all. They fall into several broad categories. These categories include airline rewards credit cards designed to reward spending with specific airlines or airline partnerships, hotel credit cards that focus their rewards firepower on hotel…
The United States General Services Administration, which manages the functioning of federal agencies, sets per diem rates for federal employees traveling on official business in the continental U.S. Per-diem rates cover three types of expenses: lodging, meals, and incidental expenses….
According to the card buried deep in my wallet, I’ve been a “loyal member” of the American Automobile Association (better known as AAA) since 2005. My AAA membership is one of the longest relationships of my life, even exceeding the…
The prospect of free travel is so alluring that an entire industry has sprung up around collecting frequent flyer miles. Hotels, rental car agencies, and of course credit cards all offer enticing programs. While many people enjoy exploiting these programs…
Think you have to travel often to acquire frequent flyer miles? Think again. In the 2002 movie, Punch Drunk Love, Adam Sandler plays a quirky character who finds a way to earn millions of frequent flyer miles without leaving home…
Many credit cards’ foreign transaction fees range from 2% to 3% of the total amount of transactions denominated in foreign (non-U.S.-dollar) currencies. However, not every credit card charges you extra to make transactions outside the United States. There are a…
Most airport regulars know of reliable ways to avoid the most egregious lines. Those who fly often enough to qualify for the higher ranks of airline frequent flyer status can typically bypass ticketing lines and head straight to the counter….
Travel rewards credit cards take many different forms. Airline rewards cards offer opportunities to fly for free or on the cheap, reducing the cost of your vacations and business trips. Dining rewards cards reduce the cost of restaurant meals, often…
If you travel often, you’re probably pretty good at trimming your expenses on the road. Whether that means deploying innovative strategies to find cheap flights, keeping costs low in airports and restaurants, or snagging last-minute hotel deals, you know how…
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a popular travel rewards card with a $95 annual fee and a very straightforward rewards system. You earn an unlimited 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, with one lucrative exception. Earned miles can…
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